The advance of the Sudanese Armed Forces into Western Kordofan coincides with the resumption of advances west of El Obeid and whilst military operations are already underway in Umm Ushayrah and Umm Kuraydim to drive out the remaining rebel forces there. The ultimate objective of these movements by government forces is to reach the town of Nahud, which was lost in May 2025, and to capture this important logistical hub between Darfur and Kordofan. With the capture of Ayal Bakhit, the SAF are now in a position to advance towards Wad Banda and cut off the route to Darfur, whilst advancing from Umm Samima towards Al-Khawi and then on to Nahud – which would represent a significant government victory after months of a war of attrition in the deserts of Kordofan. 🇸🇩